Joy in the Midst of Suffering
Clowning as Care of the Spirit in Palliative Care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21176409 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jenny Thompson-Richards (Novita, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 137-152 |
| Publication date | 2006-07-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-8030 • E-ISSN: 1552-8049 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1300/j496v18n02_11 |
| OpenAlex | W2006707407 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
We find joy in the midst of suffering at Daw House, a palliative care unit. Stories, ranging from moments of gentle tenderness to wild hilarity, speak of profound joy and of the courage of those who participate. We articulate some of the why and how of caring clowning. Clown Doctors aim to affirm people as people with richly storied lives, to give permission for both laughter and tears, and to bring consolation to the spirit. The art of clowning means that we seek to elevate people, to sensitively tailor music, touch, and colour to the interests of those we encounter, to invite a sense of wonder and spontaneity and to work to transform situations through the imagination
Aesthetics · Art · Compassion · Consolation · Courage · Laughter · Literature · Palliative care · Psychoanalysis · Theology · Wonder · Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Theatre and Performance Studies
| Citations per year | 0.11 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2008 - 2023 (16) |
| Highly cited | No |